Ancient Skies

Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.

Episodes

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    Our Place in the Universe

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    A cast of scientific pioneers reshape our solar system.
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    Finding the Center

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    Episode two charts our efforts to give the earth shape and place in the cosmos.
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    Gods and Monsters

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    Explore the earliest origins of our relationship with the skies.

About Ancient Skies

Discover how centuries of knowledge, experimentation and engineering helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space. Expert contributors decode astronomical myths and uncover the science behind their origins.

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